Bio: Albers, Jonah Scott (Birth - 2010)
Contact: Robert Lipprandt
Email: bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Albers, Janke, Treichel
----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wisconsin) Wednesday, September 8, 2010, page 11
A son, Jonah Scott, was born to Scott and Tonya Albers, Medford on August 28, 2010, at Memorial Health Center in Medford.
Jonah weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 21 inches at birth.
He joins a sister, Nora.
Grandparents are Don and Donna Albers, Medford, and Eric and Kitty Treichel, Carney, MI.
The great grandmother is Dorothy Janke, Powers, MI.
Obit: Ferrero,
Bonnie (1951 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Ferrero, Bryan
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/11/2024
Ferrero, Bonnie (21 September 1951 - 8 March 2024)
Bonnie Ferraro, 72, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Neillsville. He
was born on September 21, 1951, to George and Leona Bryan. Bonnie's life was
marked by her unwavering kindness and nurturing spirit.
Bonnie was always the kind of person that was willing to help anyone that she
could. Her cooking and baking skills was unwavering, and she will be remembered
for her pies and cookies. She also had a love for all animals, and she always
had one of her cats or her little Yorkie Pixie was with her.
Bonnie is lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years, Joe, and her cherished
sons, Bryan, with his wife Amanda, and Jesse, with his wife Holly. She was the
proud grandmother of Skyla, Katelynn, Wyatt, Jemma, and was joyfully
anticipating the arrival of a new grandchild this spring.
She is also remembered by her 3 sisters Suzie, Jeannie (Ron) and Judy and 5
brothers Robert (Berta), Donnie, Dell (Joyce), Dave (Betty) and Joe.
Bonnie is now reunited with her parents George and Leona. She is also with her
sister Viola and her husband Vernon. She also joins her sister-in-law Rose and
her brother-in-law Don. She also joins her brothers Buzz, John, Wayne and Dean
in eternal life.
Details regarding Bonnie's Celebration of Life and Burial will be forthcoming.
The Ferraro family wishes to extend their gratitude for the outpouring of love
and support during this time. Bonnie's gentle presence will be deeply missed,
yet her legacy of love endures in the hearts of those she touched.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Bonnie's family
with funeral arrangements.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bonnie
Ferraro, please visit our flower store.
Obit: Hunsader,
Richard Edward “Dick” (1934 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Hunsader, Cepek, Blahnik
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 3/11/2024
Hunsader, Richard Edward “Dick” (26 December 1934 – 10 March 2024) With Flag
Richard “Dick” Edward Hunsader, age 89, a long-time resident of Dorchester,
passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Born on December 26, 1934, Richard graduated from Algoma High School in 1952. He
ran the Rankin Cheese Factory and served in the U.S. Army Reserve before
marrying Joan Blahnik on May 12, 1959They ran the Cloverdale Cheese Factory from
1960 through 1972 before moving to Dorchester. Dick worked for the U.S. postal
service and served as the postmaster in Stetsonville from 1986 to 2000.
Dick believed in community service and was active in the Lions Club for many
years, where he was honored as a Melvin Jones Fellow. He also served as
president for the village of Dorchester and enjoyed working in many roles and
projects for Dorchester Days and the Dorchester Park.
Dick is survived by children: Steven (Julie) Hunsader and Mark (Meg) Hunsader;
four grandchildren: Caskey, Erin (Ross) Witucki, Jude and Evan; two
great-grandchildren: Lily and Joe, and his brother David.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife Joan; parents Edward and Ruth (Cepek);
his brother Ken and sister Diane.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at
the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Interment to follow at the
Dorchester Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Dorchester
American Legion Post #517. Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 a.m. until
the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dick, please visit
our floral store.
Obit: Kaduce,
Erika (1938 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Kaduce, Selbmann, Ormond, Milz, Englebretson
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 3/11/2024
Kaduce, Erika (7 January 1938 – 8 March 2024)
Erika (nee Selbmann) Kaduce, age 86, of Owen passed away surrounded by her
loving family on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Clark County Rehabilitation and
Living Center under the tender care of Promedica Hospice.
Erika was born January 7, 1938, the daughter of Kurt and Charlotte Selbmann in
Oberlungwitz, Germany, a small town near the Polish and Czechoslovakian border
near the Ore Mountains. She met Gaylord Kaduce while he was in the service
stationed in Mannheim, Germany. They were married on August 7, 1959, in Kafertol,
Germany. After Gaylord’s tour of duty was over, they moved to the United States
on June 4, 1960, and settled on the Kaduce farm north of Owen where they raised
their four children.
Erika is survived by her husband, Gaylord of 64 years; her four children: Barb
(Bobbie) Kaduce Ormond of Gilbert, AZ, Cindy (Ken) Milz of Colby, Monica
(Richard) Englebretson of Owen and Kevin (Jodi) Kaduce of Owen; 11
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and two on the way. She is further
survived by her sister, Suse, who still lives in Germany; one niece, two
great-nieces and cousins who all reside in Germany. She is preceded in death by
her mother, father and brother
To every family member she was known as “Omi”. “You may be gone from our sight,
but you are never gone from our hearts!” Wir Lieben Dich (We Love You!)
Per Erika’s wishes there will be no services. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home
is entrusted with the arrangements.
Family and friends may express condolences online at
www.maurinaschilling.com.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Erika, please visit our Tree
Store.
Obit: Schutz, Gary
Wayne (1957 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Schutz, Curtin, Opelt, Greenburg, Herron, Kohl
----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 3/11/2024
Schutz, Gary Wayne (24 January 1957 – 4 March 2024)
Gary Wayne Schutz came into the world on January 24, 1957, and was born to be
wild. He was the son of Henrietta Curtin (November 16, 1922- June 11, 1999) and
Merwyn Schutz (March 8, 1924-October 31, 1996) and grew up in a large family on
a farm between Granton and Chili. In his youth, he led football huddles where
his teammates referred to him as “The Rabbi.” Gary was more wisecracking than
wise when it came to school, leaving a semester before graduation in 1975. He
would parlay his wisecracking skills into a career in entertainment. Gary could
be found working at the Electric Rainbow as DJ Dash Stash. Listeners would hear
Gary’s best Wolfman Jack voice come over the airwaves when working in radio as a
DJ.
In the early 80’s he became a businessman and opened a couple bars. The Binge in
Stratford was his first bar. His second bar was The Beat Street Tap in
Marshfield. During his time as a bar owner, he threw wild parties and became
infamous for his upside-down margaritas. It was during this time too that he
also met the woman that would become the mother of his two sons.
Becoming a father shifted Gary’s partying lifestyle, caring for his sons became
his main priority and he provided for them as best he could. It didn’t shift his
wisecracking nature and larger than life personality though. On one such
occasion he proved to his sons anything was possible by beating a man at least 3
times his size while wearing one of those funny sumo suits. Gary even paid $5
dollars to the man he beat because his own son had bet against him. After his
youngest son graduated, Gary decided it was time to finish what he gave up on
over three decades prior and earned his General Education Degree.
His interests included a range of entertainment. He boldly explored strange new
worlds and often reminisced the works of Elvis. He discovered the anarchy of the
old west and followed closely the continuing saga of the WWE’s Superstars. In
the 90’s he sat down with his boys and watched the TGIF lineup with them and
continued to watch the evolving family dynamics of television sitcoms through
the years. He would also witness the most talented acts America has to offer and
see who could outwit, outplay, and outlast in Survivor.
He persevered through countless health conditions and made light of it by giving
himself nicknames like “Iron-Man” and “The Six Million Dollar Man.” His friends
called him “Schutzie” and his sons called him “Big Daddy Cool.” In his later
years, tending bar at The Swamp, he would be given the nickname of “The General”
because of his resemblance to the insurance company mascot.
He always seemed to give more than he got. He left a lasting impression on a lot
of folks in the area, whether it was as Gary, Schutzie, or to his sons Big Daddy
Cool and will be missed. He departed from this world on the morning of March 4,
2024, with his family near him. Summing up, his life here leaves a lot unsaid,
but his legend will live on through memories and the lives he touched. A
remembrance will be held at T-bones Bar and Grill in the near future.
Those that have left before him were his parents; his brothers, Fred, Gordon,
and Ron; and his niece, Nikki.
Surviving relatives include his sons, Kyle and Korey Schutz of Marshfield;
siblings, Jeanie (Roger) Opelt of Chili, Nancy (Karl) Greenburg of Marshfield,
Ken Schutz of Granton, Don Schutz of Pennsylvania, Dewey (Lisa) Schutz of
Marshfield, Diane (Dave) Herron of Marshfield and Deb (Steve) Kohl of Granton
along with a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great
nieces and nephews.
Obit: Schwantes,
Clara E. (1940 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Schwantes, Ress, Smazal, Socha, Weber, Pike, Tillou, Leader, Oleson,
Schneider, Klopotowski, Keen, Decker, Erber, Kirker, Galowski, Pribbernow
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 3/11/2024
Schwantes, Clara E. (15 October 1940 – 11 March 2024)
Clara E. Schwantes, age 83, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at
the Colonial Center in Colby surrounded by her loving family.
Clara was born on October 15, 1940, the daughter of Charles and Clara (Ress)
Smazal in Fenwood. She grew up on a farm in rural Abbotsford and was one of 18
children. Clara was united in marriage to Larry Schwantes on December 5, 1961.
He preceded her in death in January of 1999. She worked at Kolbe and Kolbe for
25 years, retiring in 2013.
Clara enjoyed crocheting, gardening, baking and cooking. She made the best
chocolate chip cookies, enjoyed her coffee, strawberry milkshakes and chicken
tenders. Clara had a huge collection of cherub angels. She will be best
remembered for hosting the best family Christmas parties. Clara was especially
fond of her cats, Bandit and Noodle. Most importantly, Clara loved and cherished
her family.
Clara is survived by her four children: Virgil Smazal of Wausau, Darrell (Barb)
Smazal of Wausau, Wendy (Brian) Socha of Colby and Vicki (James) Weber of
Wausau; eleven grandchildren: Jessica Pike, Darren (Christine) Smazal, Robert
Tillou, Ashley (Bradley) Leader, Amanda Oleson (Austin Schneider), Sarah
(Stephan) Klopotowski, Samantha (Brett-Aaron) Keen, Jennifer (Lukas) Decker,
Elizabeth Weber, Nathanial Schwantes and Courtney (fiancé, Garrison Kirker)
Socha; 16 great-grandchildren: Mary, Jared, Jaxon, Lydia, Temperance, Emmitt,
Brian, John, Arlo, Gavin, Jameson, Adalyn, Myles, Charles, Skylar and Tate and
baby Clara expected in June; one great-great grandson, Layton. She is further
survived by her siblings: Kenneth (Judy) Smazal of Abbotsford, Beverly Galowski
of Medford, Jeanette Smazal of Wausau and Marlene Galowski of Omro; many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Clara; her husband of 35
years, Larry; twin infant boys, Raymond and Charles and son, Todd ( Amy)
Schwantes; a great-granddaughter, Mikayla Pribbernow; six brothers: Charles,
Edward, David, Victor, Donald, and Eugene “Jack”; and seven sisters: Delores,
Bernice, Lucille, Betty, Carol, Marcella “Sally” and Diane.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March
13, 2024, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Interment will
follow at the West Spencer Cemetery. The honor of pallbearers belongs to Brad
Leader, Stephan Klopotowski, Lukas Decker, Garrison Kirker, Nathanial Schwantes,
Robert Tillou, Darren Smazal and Brett-Aaron Keen.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Colonial Center for the
wonderful care she received.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Clara, please visit
our floral store.
Bio: Luzinski,
Cora (Degree- 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Luzinski
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/13/2024
Luzinski, Cora (Degree - 2024)
Cora Luzinski, of Thorp, college of agricultural and life sciences, Bachelor of
Science, genetics and genomics, received a degree from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
News: Clark Co -
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Dean’s List - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Klabon, Jorgensen
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/13/2024
Clark Co-University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Dean’s List - 2024)
Olivia Klabon, of Greenwood, college of education/human development and Marjorie
Jorgensen, of Neillsville, college of biological sciences were named to the 2023
fall semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded
credits while attaining a 3.66 grade-point average.
Obit: Brown, JoAnn
C. (1932 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Brown, Hardinger, Fischer, Pennebaker, Bjorneberg, Kelly, Sternweis,
KIawitter, Dietrich, Rupaner, Marks, Sydow, Gliniecki, Robertson
----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 3/13/2024
Brown, JoAnn C. (24 June 1932 – 12 March 2024)
JoAnn C. Brown, age 91, Marshfield, passed away peacefully with family at her
side on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her home.
JoAnn was born on June 24, 1932, in Spencer, the daughter of John and Theresa
(Hardinger) Fischer and was a graduate of Spencer High School. She was united in
marriage to James R. “Sonny” Brown on October 22, 1955, at St. John’s Catholic
Church, Marshfield. He died on March 11, 2015.
In her younger days, JoAnn worked at Marshfield Book and Stationery. In her
early married life, she worked at the family business, Brown’s Bar. She then was
a stay-at-home homemaker and mother. Later in life she worked at Wickersham
Jewelry in Marshfield.
As a breast cancer survivor, JoAnn was a volunteer at the Marshfield hospital,
working with patients battling breast cancer. She was an active member at Our
Lady of Peace Church for many years. She was an avid golfer into her 80’s and
loved shopping. She enjoyed baking, especially with her grandkids, and loved
playing games (especially dominos) with her grandkids. JoAnn was a wonderful
mother, grandmother, and everyone’s favorite aunt.
She is survived by her children, Tom Brown and Mike Brown, both of Marshfield,
and Shelly (Steve) Pennebaker of Oak Grove, MN. She is also survived by seven
grandchildren, Kayla Bjorneberg, Chelsea Kelly, Brandon Brown, Josie Brown,
Sadie Pennebaker, Cody Pennebaker, and Reggi Brown. She is further survived by
siblings, John (Rita) Fischer, Jenny (Jim) Sternweis, all of Marshfield and
Betty Klawitter of Wisconsin Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sonny, brothers, Ervin
and Robert Fischer, and sisters, Marie Dietrich, Rosie Rupaner, Lorraine Marks,
Theresa Sydow, Marcella Gliniecki, and Annie Fischer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024,
at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield, where a gathering for family
and friends will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Rev. Douglas Robertson
will officiate. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Rembs Funeral Home is
assisting the family.
The family would like to thank Compassus Home Health Care and St. Croix Hospice
for their loving care.
Condolences may be sent online to
www.rembsfh.com.
Obit: Grap, Mark
Franklin (? - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Grap
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/13/2024
Grap, Mark Franklin (? – 1 March 2024)
Mark Franklin Grap, 60, of Excelsior, MN, passed away Friday, March 1.
Mark was a huge presence in his community of Excelsior, where he was celebrated
and loved. He was pure joy to everyone lucky enough to know him. His infectious
smile let up a room.
He is survived by his mother, Vickie Grap, and his siblings, Kevin, Tammie,
Kaila, Kirstin and Justin.
Mark will be sadly missed by his family, friends and community.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
